Shama Mohamed, Who Body-Shamed Rohit Sharma, Reacts After India's Champions Trophy 2025 Victory

Rohit Sharma silenced his critics in the best way possible by leading from the front and guiding Team India to a historic Champions Trophy 2025 win. The Indian skipper smashed a brilliant 76-run knock in the final against New Zealand, setting the foundation for India's successful chase of 252 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Among those applauding India's triumph was Congress leader Shama Mohamed, who had recently made headlines for body-shaming Rohit Sharma and questioning his captaincy. Just days after calling him "fat for a sportsperson" and "the most unimpressive captain," Shama took to social media to congratulate him and his team.

"Congratulations to Team India for their stupendous performance in winning the Champions Trophy 2025! Hats off to Captain Rohit Sharma who led from the front with a brilliant 76, setting the tone for victory. Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul played crucial knocks, steering India to glory!" she posted on X.

Shama had faced heavy backlash for her earlier remarks, especially after Rohit Sharma's commanding performances throughout the tournament. The Indian captain didn't just brush off the criticism-he answered it with his bat, playing fearless cricket and leading India to an undefeated campaign in the eight-nation tournament held in Pakistan and the UAE.

Rohit Sharma's Response to Fitness and Retirement Talks

After the final, Rohit dismissed the chatter surrounding his fitness and potential retirement, making it clear that he is still at the top of his game.

"I appreciate everyone who came to support us. The crowd has been amazing. Not our home ground, but they made it feel like home. Very satisfying win," he said in the post-match presentation.

He also credited India's bowling attack, especially the spinners, for consistently delivering throughout the tournament. He had special praise for Varun Chakravarthy, whose performances played a key role in India's dominance.

Kohli and Other Stars Reflect on India's Triumph

Virat Kohli, who played a supporting role in this campaign, expressed his joy at seeing the younger generation step up.

"It's been amazing. We wanted to bounce back after a tough Australia tour. Lovely playing with a bunch of amazing youngsters. They're stepping up and taking India in the right direction," Kohli said.

"When you leave, you want to leave the team in a better position. So many impactful knocks from Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul-the team is in good hands," he added.

India's Dream Run Ends in Glory

With this win, India reaffirmed its status as the world's number one ODI team, going unbeaten in the Champions Trophy 2025 and proving their dominance on the global stage.

For Rohit Sharma, this victory wasn't just about lifting the trophy-it was about proving that actions speak louder than words.